Weed Board Member Vacancy

Notice of Noxious Weed Control Board Vacancy

The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has a Board Member Vacancy on its five-member board. The vacancy occurs in Weed District Three, which includes the communities of: Napavine, Winlock, Toledo and Vader.

The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs.

Persons interested in appointment to the Board shall make a written application that includes the signature of at least ten registered voters also residing within the district from which they are seeking appointment. Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 6, 2012 and can be turned into the Weed Board office. After this date, Noxious Weed Control Board members will forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for filling the vacancy.

Applications for appointment to the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board may be obtained at the Weed Board office, 351 NW North St., Courthouse basement level or phone (360) 740-1215.